Italy: What's on
Autumn/Winter 2013-2014
Autumn/Winter 2013-2014
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Tuscany: Now until 13 January 2014
FROM DONATELLO TO LIPPI. PRATO’S SCHOOL
An exhibition showing one of the most important period of the Italian history of art - the 15th century - when many of the great Italian artists worked in Prato: Donatello, Michelozzo, Maso di Bartolomeo,Paolo Uccello, Filippo and Filippino Lippi.
Museo Civico, Palazzo Pretorio, Prato, Tuscany
Florence: Now until 19 January 2014
FIRE AND ICE, THE RUSSIAN AVANT-GARDE, SIBERIA AND THE EAST
Florence - Palazzo Strozzi www.palazzostrozzi.org
This is the first international exhibition to examine the fundamental importance of the Oriental and Eurasian connection to Russian Modernism, following the destinies of Russia’s selfproclaimed “Barbarians” in their search for new sources of artistic inspiration. Featuring artists are: Léon Bakst, Alexandre Benois, Pavel Filonov, Natalia Goncharova, Wassily Kandinsky, Mikhail Larionov, Kazimir Malevich among more.
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Rome: 18 October 2013 – 9 February 2014
AUGUSTUS, the vision of a new era
Scuderie del Quirinale, Rome www.scuderiequirinale.it
Augustus was an exceptional figure and this exhibition envisions the new era falling on the 2000th anniversary of the first Roman emperor's death: Augustus died an old man in Nola on 19 August 14 CE with his wife Livia by his side, accompanied by her son Tiberius into whose hands the Empire was to fall only hours later.
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Verona: 26 Oct 2013 – 9 Nov 2014
“TOWARDS MONET”, LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN EUROPE AND AMERICA
FROM THE 17TH TO THE 2OTH CENTURY
Verona – Palazzo della Gran Guardia www.lineadombra.it
Landscape painting is at the heart of this exhibition at the Palazzo della Gran Guardia, right in front of the Arena. 90 paintings on show will follow a chronological order from the 17th to the 20th century, paintings where the landscape, rather than being only a mere background, take centre stage.
Works by: Poussain, Van Ruisdael, Canaletto, Bellotto, Turner, Constable, Sisley, Pissarro, Manet, Cezanne, Gaugin and Monet among others.
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Ferrara: now until 6 January 2014
ZURBARAN (1598-1664)
Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti www.palazzodiamanti.it
Along with Velázquez and Murillo, Francisco de Zurbarán was one of the great painters of the Golden Age of Spanish painting, and the refined naturalism of his work left a lasting legacy on European art.
Trentino: 5 October 2013 – 12 January 2014
ANTONELLO DA MESSINA,
MART, Rovereto, Trentino www.mart.trento.it
A complex investigation and an original overview of the artist and his times, through the study of the historical art links and examining controversies that remain to this day.
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Cremona, Lombardy: new Violin Museum
The city of Cremona has always been associated with music and violins, its most famous son being Stradivari. Now Cremona has a brand new Violin Museum which hosts an incredible collection of string instruments, historically and artistically important in the music world. The new stunning Auditorium hosts concerts and other events.
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Parma: 30 September -31 October 2013
VERDI FESTIVAL www.teatroregioparma.org
Annual appointment in Parma with the music of Italy’s most famous opera composer, Giuseppe Verdi. The Festival celebrates 200 years from Verdi’s birth. This year the performances will be: Simon Boccanegra, Falstaff, I Masnadieri, Requiem Mass.
Rome: 8-17 November 2013
ROMA CINEMAFEST
Rome, Auditorium Parco della Musica www.romacinemafest.it
This will be the 8th edition of the Rome Film Festival, directed this year by Marco Muller. The main stage will be the Auditorium della Musica, designed by Renzo Piano, but events are planned all over the city.
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| www.festivalmusicaeartesacra.net |
Rome and the Vatican: 29 October – 10 November 2013
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC AND ART www.festivalmusicaeartesacra.net
This will be the 12th edition of the International Festival of Sacred Music and Art, concerts and recitals in the most iconic churches in Rome and the Vatican
Genova: 23 October – 3 November 2013
SCIENCE FESTIVAL
The Festival of Science aims to make scientific subjects accessible to a wider public. The variety of events offered encompasses scientific and artistic exhibitions, workshops, conferences and shows and enables the public to interact with this material in an enjoyable way. The theme this year will be "Beauty".
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Milan: 7 December 2013
INAUGURATION OF THE LA SCALA OPERA SEASON
La Traviata by Verdi will be the opening opera of the La Scala 2013-2014 season. The opera will be conducted by Daniele Gatti.
Umbria: 28 Dec 2013 – 1 Jan 2014
UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL
The winter edition of this popular festival, held in Perugia in summer, moves to the renaissance town of Orvieto for the end of the year. It showcases the best jazz artists from around the world.
www.umbriajazz.com
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Turin: November 2013 – January 2014
LUCI D’ARTISTA 2013 – Artist Lights 2013
An outdoor itinerary of contemporary art dating back 1998 that reinvents the streets and piazzas of the city, lighting them up with striking installations of great visual impact. The central event of Contemporary Arts Torino Piemonte has helped to spread a new, innovative image of the city in the world.
Umbria: 18-27 October 2013
FOOD AND WINE EVENTS
EUROCHOCOLATE, PERUGIA
This will be the 20th edition of Eurochocolate, the annual event in Perugia for all lovers of chocolate.
Alba, Piedmont: 12 Oct-17 November 2013
WHITE TRUFFLE FAIR IN ALBA
6 Oct Palio degli Asini
This will be the 83rd edition of this popular fair dedicated to the extraordinary delicacy that is the Alba White Truffle. A myriad of events spanning from: cinema festival, medieval representations such as the Palio degli Asini, beauty contest, wine tastings of the famous Barbera and Barbaresco wines, food-related events, theatre, music to culminate with the world famous Truffle market for the best and biggest truffle.
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Cuneo, Piedmont: 17-20 October 2013
NATIONAL CHESTNUTS FAIR
This is the 15th edition of the National Chestnut Fair in Cuneo. The event fills the old town with tastes, aromas, sights and sounds for four full days and attracting exhibitors from all over Piedmont and beyond.
Acqualagna, Marche: 27 October and 1,2,3,9,10 November 2013
48° EDITION OF THE NATIONAL WHITE TRUFFLE FAIR ,
Acqualagna Piazza Mattei www.comune.acqualagna.ps.it
The central square of this delightful town will be transformed with about 100 stands all selling this
renowned delicacy, fresh truffles, charcuterie, wine, honey and cheeses all locally sourced.
Umbria: 1 November – 8 December 2013
FRANTOI APERTI (OPEN HOUSE AT THE OIL MILLS) www.frantoiaperti.net
The “Open House at the Oil Mills” Now in its 16th edition this year and will offer 7 fabulous, not-to-be-missed weekends for rediscovering a truly one of a kind product, olive oil. Loads of events will be hosted throughout Umbria along the Oil Dop Road during the extended edition of “Open House at the Oil Mills” dedicated to Dop Umbria extra virgin olive oil to be held in participating towns and oil mills along with entertainment and cultural initiatives.
Lombardy: 16-24 November 2013
FESTA DEL TORRONE, CREMONA www.festadeltorronecremona.it
Torrone is the sweet nougat typical of Cremona, now famous all over the world. This year Cremona dedicates 9 days to its delicious creation with stalls selling all types of torrone, shows, music, historical re-enactments, typical Cremonese meals to be enjoyed in the many restaurants of the city and the construction of a giant torrone in the main piazza.
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| www.festadeltorronecremona.it |
Tarvisio-Malborghetto: 14-17 November 2013
EIN PROSIT, food and wine festival in Friuli Venezia Giulia www.einprosit.org
This will be the 25th edition of this event, the biggest in Friuli Venezia Giulia for food and wine lovers. There will be a series of tastings of regional food in the many restaurants participating to the event, wine tastings, workshops, seminars and other events related to the theme of the festival.
Turin: 22 november – 2 December 2013
CIOCCOLA-TO’ www.cioccola-to.it
Turin’s major event dedicated to chocolate pays homage to the food of the gods: a schedule of tasty treats, fun, culture and shows, with an eye to fair trade, to promote a shorter supply chain (from cocoa to chocolate) and ensure that the right compensation is paid to raw material producers.
Carrù (Cuneo): 12 December 2013
103rd FIERA DEL BUE GRASSO
The “Fat Ox Fair” is an irresistible event- a living mix of local traditions, excellent food, competition, good wine, colourful people from bull breeders to bull buyers, markets and emotions held in the picturesque Langhe wine region.
Rimini: October
AUTUMN FOOD AND WINE FAIRS IN EMILIA ROMAGNA
WHITE TRUFFLE NATIONAL TRADE FAIR
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The White Truffle Fair of Sant’Agatha Feltria welcomes large crowds every year. The city itself is a
medieval town and has earned itself the nickname, Truffle City. Alongisde the numerous gourmet truffle delights and other local products such as mushrooms and chesnuts, there are also cultural exhibits, arts performances and plenty of enteraintment! mushrooms, chestnuts, honey herbs and products of sheep farming.
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